Outfield Range Topic

rangerup
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Anyone fielding an outfield with crazy range?  Wondering if anyone may have 90+ range out of LF/CF/RF all at the same time, and what effect that may give them.

The best I have currently is LF 70, CF 91, RF72, which I would gather is pretty normal.  Pretty difficult to get the corner outfielders range up and not sacrifice offensive capability.
11/21/2011 5:43 PM
MikeT23
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203 putouts in 42 games.
11/21/2011 5:51 PM
dwoolery
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If you look at the rate of plus plays generated per position per range rating, you'll find that each position has a different point of diminishing returns. In CF, for example, 90+ range is worth sacrificing offense for, but on the corners you don't get that many extra plus plays going from say 70 range to 90 which would justify a big dropoff in offense. (I'm sure dedel or booger will roll along soon and express this better than I did - but until then, hopefully you get the point)

11/21/2011 6:30 PM
MikeT23
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RF is a dead zone.   I wouldn't play a C out there but you just don't get much bang for your defensive buck.   I'm contemplating moving Martinez to 2B, my 2B to 3B and my low range 3B to RF.   If Martinez had a better glove, it would have already happened,
11/21/2011 6:50 PM
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i'd probably just give each alignment a 50 game trial period, add up all of the +, -, and errors and roll with the one that helped you more.  i'd guess it's close to a wash.
11/21/2011 7:08 PM
MikeT23
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It's hard for me to make any changes right now. 
Kansas City Swing Kings MikeT23 * 39-3 .929 - 10-0 W23 17-2 22-1 11/21
11/21/2011 7:10 PM
a_ersberg
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39-3?  Not a fun world there.
11/21/2011 7:35 PM
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The mocking will be all the sweeter when he gets drummed out in rd 1.
11/21/2011 7:49 PM
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